the

Top 10
Feng Shui Mistakes
&
How to Avoid Them

Stephanie Roberts
The Top 10 Feng Shui Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

published by Lotus Pond Press

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copyright 2001 Stephanie Roberts

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 Mistake #1
No Specific Goal
Feng shui works best when you focus your activities
on a specific goal or on improving a specific aspect of
your lifesuch as finding a new romantic partner,
increasing your cash flow, or locating the perfect new
job or employee.

When you define a specific goal, you can then target

your personal power spotsthe areas of your home
where feng shui changes will have the most impact for
you. The location of your power spots depends on the
nature of your goals and the unique layout and ar-
rangement of your home.

Defining specific goals enables you to empower your

feng shui changes with personalized affirmations and
visualizations. Empowerment is key to your success
with feng shui!

To find out how to set goals, locate your power spots,

and empower feng shui changes, pick up a copy of
Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home.
 Mistake #2
Inflexibility
While you should have a specific goal in mind as you
feng shui your home (see Mistake #1), its a good idea
to remain flexible about the outcome. After all, there
might be an even better possibility that you havent
thought of yet!

Know what you want, hold it clearly in your mind

and heart while you empower your feng shui
changes, then release it. Trust that the Universe will
bring you exactly what you need, with perfect timing,
so you can progress to the next stage in your life.

Sometimes what we think we want wont bring us the

greatest success and happiness in the long run. Have a
receptive attitude, and be open to the surprise out-
come that turns out to be exactly what you needed!

To find out more about the importance of attitude and how

to evaluate the success of your efforts, pick up a copy of
Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home.
 Mistake #3
Overdoing It
Feng shui is fun! And that means its easy to get car-
ried away. If youve hung wind chimes and crystals
in every room, have more than one water fountain,
and just spent a weeks salary on home accessories its
time to slow down!

One of the magical things about feng shui is that little

changes can be very powerful, if they are in the right
spot. One faceted crystal ball in your most important
power spot, placed with strong intention, will do
more to shift the energy of your home than making
several casual changes in less important areas.

When you make a lot of changes at once, the effect can

be overwhelming. Do a few things at a time, and be
attentive to shifts in the energy of your home before
proceeding with more adjustments.

To find out more about the importance of power spots

and the power of your intention, pick up a copy of
Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home.
 Mistake #4
Doing it for Others
As soon as you start to experience the empowering
and transforming effects of feng shui, youll want
your friends and family to get into it, too. Be aware,
though, that feng shui is best reserved for those who
are ready for it. As much as your loved ones might
need it, they may not be at a place right now where
they can really benefit from or appreciate it.

Its fine to share your enthusiasm with others, and to

let them know what feng shui is about. Let them see
how much fun you are having, and tell them about the
benefits you receive, then let them decide to try it for
themselves in their own time.

Its never a good idea to make feng shui changes for

someone else without their knowledge and consent.
Please be respectful if others arent willing to explore
feng shui for themselves at this time.

To find out more about the importance of appropriate

actions and of being ready for change, pick up a copy of
Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home.
 Mistake #5
Feng Shui-ing Your Clutter
Clutter is one of the most common feng shui prob-
lems. Almost everyones got some, and most of us
dread having to deal with it no matter how much
wed like it to go away.

Its very tempting to skip to the fun part of feng shui,

without removing clutter from your power spots first.
This can actually make the situation worse! You want
to activate the good chi in your home, rather than the
negative energy.

Clearing out your clutter is one of the most powerful

ways to shift the energy of your home. Instead of
looking at clutter-clearing as a dreaded task, recognize
it as an effective agent for change. Go to a power spot
and spend half an hour removing anything that looks
like clutter. Youll be amazed at the shift that this
simple change can trigger!

To find out more about the negative effects of clutter,

and advice on how to get rid of it, pick up a copy of
Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home.
 Mistake #6
Expecting a Miracle
Sometimes the effects of feng shui really can seem
magical or miraculous. When we hear about the in-
credible results other people have gained from feng
shui, we start thinking about all the wonderful things
well accomplish as well.

Recognize that feng shui is different for everyone, and

that the speed and impact with which transformation
occurs is different as well. Sometimes a shift happens
literally overnight. Other times it can take weeks or
even months for the effects of feng shui to manifest.

When the energy in a space has been stuck for a long

time, or if your own behavior patterns are deeply
ingrained, it can take a while for momentum to pick
up. Be patient, pay attention, and celebrate the little
changes that signal greater shifts to come.

To find out more about what to expect from feng shui, and
how to achieve the best results, pick up a copy of
Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home.
 Mistake #7
Ignoring Your Own Style
Feng shui originated in ancient China, and many
traditional feng shui objects are new to our western
culture. Bamboo flutes, red tassels, and ba gua mirrors
are effective feng shui cures, but you may not like
how they look in your home.

One of the reasons the Contemporary Western ap-

proach to feng shui is so popular is that it allows for a
wide range of solutions. It recognizes the power of
personal imagery and symbols, and encourages the
use of unconventional cures that have great personal
significance to you.

A traditional feng shui object that you dont find at-

tractive will not be as effective for you, so choose
objects and colors that you love instead, so you can
shift the energy of your home in a way that suits your
own style, taste, and decor.

To find out more about how to select and place feng shui
objects, and work with your style, pick up a copy of
Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home.
 Mistake #8
Delegating Feng Shui
Doing feng shui effectively requires your time and
attention, which can be scarce! Its tempting to just do
the easy things, or to make changes without being
focused and attentive.

If you hire someone else to move your furniture, paint

the living room, hang wind chimes, and shop for a
water fountain, make an effort to find small ways to
add your own energy to the feng shui tasks that others
are performing for you.

It is important not to skip the empowerment stage.

You can hire someone to repave the front path and
plant a new hedge, but that person cant empower
those improvements with your desire for change. If
your time and attention are in great demand, save it
for empowering your changes, and let others do the
preliminary work.

To find out more about prioritizing your feng shui and

making the most effective changes, pick up a copy of
Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home.
 Mistake #9
Not Following Through
Even when we focus on our power spotsrather than
trying to do everything at oncemost of us still have
a sizeable list of feng shui changes wed like to make.
Some will be quick and easy, but others require prepa-
ration and follow-through.

Its important to keep the momentum going. Try to

complete each feng shui task within three days, so the
energy you put into it will stay concentrated and
strong. If you cant focus on feng shui during the
week, make a commitment to doing something each
weekend until youve completed your list.

Part of following through on feng shui is taking the

time to evaluate your results. Write your plans in your
feng shui notebook, and record what actions you take,
so you can look over them later and see how much
progress youve made.

To find out more about how to decide what to work on

and how to evaluate your results, pick up a copy of
Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home.
 Mistake #10
Not Reading the
Fast Feng Shui Series! tm

The Fast Feng Shuitm series was inspired by my many

clients who said theyd read a book (or several) about
feng shui but still didnt know what to do with their
space. It presents a contemporary approach to feng
shui that is easy to learn, understand, and apply.

Current and future titles include:

Fast Feng Shui: 9 Simple Principles for Transforming
Your Life by Energizing Your Home (August, 2001)
Fast Feng Shui For Singles: 108 Ways to Heal Your
Home and Attract Romance (winter 2001)
Fast Feng Shui for Newlyweds: Creating Balance and
Harmony for Your Life Together (spring 2002)
Fast Feng Shui for Prosperity: Guidelines for Living
an Abundant Life (fall 2002)
... and more to come

To get these and other forthcoming titles in the

Fast Feng Shui Series, see your local independent
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bookseller, or visit www.fastfengshui.com.

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